“Likewise, if we want something delivered, the drivers can’t park outside our houses because there is no space.

“And it affects pedestrians too. Some mothers walking their kids home from school can barely squeeze past with their prams.

“Sometimes you get scooters on the path too.”

A spokesperson for Kirkwood Hospice blamed the parking issues on ongoing roadworks.

Jim Coward, media and marketing manager, said: “Unfortunately, the roadworks are causing problems for both residents and the hospice. As a committed and engaged member of the local community, we share the frustrations of local people.

“Whilst the current disruption is causing problems for all who live and work locally, no issues have been raised with us by ambulance crews who require access to our site.

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“Ensuring that patients and visitors have access to free and safe parking at the hospice is a priority for Kirkwood and, as such, parking is at a premium for our hardworking staff and volunteers at certain times of the day.

“Parking is prioritised for service users and their families and where it is not possible for our staff and volunteers to park on site, we encourage them to think carefully about where they park to limit disruption to residents.

“We are committed to working with local residents and other agencies to discover a long term solution to the parking issues which affect many people in the local area, including those who visit the hospice.”